Plant-Based Meat: The Biggest Risk is Not Facing Headwinds, But Ignoring Them
Former TiNDLE Foods CEO Andre Menezes on why plant-based meat industry founders need to start facing some hard truths.
Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of engaging with numerous founders, professionals, and investors in!-->!-->!-->…
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Mycelium Meat: Meati’s ‘Mushroom Root’ Claim Hit with False Advertising Lawsuit by Consumers
Colorado-based food tech startup Meati has been accused of false advertising over its use of 'mushroom root' in a class-action lawsuit.
Weeks after concluding a lengthy court battle with The Better Meat Co, mycelium meat producer Meati!-->!-->!-->…
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Future Food Quick Bites: Baby Ribs, Believe in Chickens & An Alt-Protein Week
In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers VFC's ad in response to KFC's new campaign, a new oat milk company, and!-->…
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Creamilux: Dairy Giant Fonterra to Use Nourish Ingredients’ Animal-Free Fat in New Products
New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has teamed up with Australia's Nourish Ingredients to develop dairy and non-dairy products with the latter's precision-fermented Creamilux fat.
In a new trans-Tasman partnership, Fonterra will!-->!-->!-->…
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Beyond Meat Enters Whole-Food Plant-Based Category with Veggie Sun Sausages
Californian vegan giant Beyond Meat is diversifying its product line with new whole-food plant-based Sun Sausages as consumers clamour for healthier products.
One of the largest plant-based meat brands in the world is now betting on!-->!-->!-->…
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Amid Orbán’s Threats of Bans, EU Consumers Say Eating Cultivated Meat Should Be Their Decision
Europeans are largely in favour of cultivated meat if food regulators deem it to be safe, despite policymakers debating bans over the novel food.
In Brussels, over an informal lunch that no doubt featured meat, European leaders last!-->!-->!-->…
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Innovation Clusters, Investment & Shared Hubs Key to Netherlands’ Alt-Protein Transition
The Dutch alternative protein ecosystem is faced with a host of challenges, but increased investment and policy support can propel a climate-friendly food system.
The Netherlands recently became the first EU country to allow (and host)!-->!-->!-->…
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Europeans Lag Behind Rest of World in Support for Carbon Taxes & Climate Policies That Benefit Lower-Income People
A large-scale survey has found that Europeans tend to be more climate-literate, but they lag behind other countries when it comes to carbon taxes and policy support.
Last month, Denmark became the world's first country to agree to a!-->!-->!-->…
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US Government Issues First-Ever National Strategy to Combat Food Waste
The White House has introduced a national strategy to fight the US's mounting food waste problem, which includes extending the shelf life of products and upcycling foods into other commodities.
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Voyage Foods Debuts Beanless Coffee for Cafés and Brands, and It’s 40% Cheaper
Now available for commercial partners, Californian ethical pantry startup Voyage Foods' beanless coffee is 40% cheaper than conventional options.
Voyage Foods has begun offering its bean-free coffee to cafés, restaurants and CPG brands,!-->!-->!-->…
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McDonald’s, KFC, Dunkin’ Among Top US Chains Failing to Embrace Plant-Based Food
A report card of the top 25 food and beverage chains in the US ranks them on their progress towards plant-based menus – the results are dire.
McDonald's generated a lot of headlines last month after its US president said the McPlant had!-->!-->!-->…
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CopenPay: Danish Capital Trials Scheme to Reward Tourists for Climate-Friendly Actions
Copenhagen's tourist board is rewarding visitor and residents with free meals, cruises and kayaks if they help clean and green up the city.
Selfies are a no-go in parts of Portofino, Italy. Loudspeakers are no longer allowed in Venice.!-->!-->!-->…
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Gassing Up the Lizzy Line: Transport for London Has Displayed 200+ Fossil Fuel Ads Since Zero-Carbon Pledge
Sadiq Khan faces calls to ban fossil fuel industry messaging from tube stations and buses.
By TJ Jordan
London’s public transport network has hosted more than 240 advertising campaigns by oil and gas companies including Shell, BP,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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While Other States Ban Cultivated Meat, Massachusetts is Investing in Alternative Proteins
A new economic bill in Massachusetts pledges investment into alternative proteins, with Senator Barry Finegold calling food science a climate and health priority for the state.
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Cult Food Science Set to Begin FDA Feeding Trials for Cultivated Dog Treats Under Noochies! Brand
Cult Food Science subsidiary Further Foods will submit its design of feeding trials to the FDA later this month, in pursuit of regulatory approval for cultivated chicken for dogs.
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Friends & Family Pet Food Co. to Debut Cultivated Fish Treats for Cats with Umami Bioworks
Friends & Family Pet Food Co. has partnered with cultivated seafood company Umami Bioworks to roll out treats and supplements for cats.
It's a big week for cultivated pet food.
On Wednesday, London-based startup Meatly announced!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Plant-Based Infants: 6 Brands Making Dairy-Free Baby Formula
Dairy-free baby formula is still a nascent category – but here are six brands making plant-based offerings to help mothers.
The infant formula market is massive, but it's monopolised by dairy formulations and a handful of industry!-->!-->!-->…
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Mycorena CEO on Filing for Bankruptcy: ‘It’s the Most Viable Path for A Clean Restart’
Swedish mycoprotein startup Mycorena has filed for bankruptcy following fundraising difficulties, but a consortium of its investors is aiming to reinstate the company, says its founder and CEO Ramkumar Nair.
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Onego Bio Bags €14M in EU Accelerator & Additional Series A Funding for Animal-Free Egg Protein
Finnish startup Onego Bio has received a further €14M in investment to advance production of its precision-fermented egg protein, ahead of US regulatory approval in the coming months.
Three months after raising $40M in its Series A!-->!-->!-->…
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The World’s Largest Mozzarella Producer Bags Global Rights for Fooditive’s Animal-Free Casein
US cheese giant Leprino Foods has signed an exclusive licensing agreement to commercialise the precision-fermented casein produced by Dutch startup Fooditive Group.
Leprino Foods, the world's largest mozzarella manufacturer, has!-->!-->!-->…
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How Big Meat & Dairy Use the Tobacco Playbook to Influence Governments, Consumers & Climate Policy
The world's largest meat and dairy producers are using tobacco industry tactics to hinder global climate action and influence policymakers and the public in their favour.
Political manipulation, twisted science, targeted ads and weak!-->!-->!-->…
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